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Thoracoscopic pleural cryobiopsy versus conventional forceps biopsy in diagnosis of exudative pleural effusion of unknown etiology

The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 2019
Background Rigid forceps is commonly used for pleural biopsies during medical thoracoscopy in undiagnosed pleural effusion, and recently, the use of cryoprobe for pleural biopsies was encouraged, as the procedure is effective and safe.
Randa S. E. Muhammad, Sabah A. M. Hussein, Mohammad F. Mohammad, Marwa M. Ahmed, Gehad A. Ali   +4 more
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Role of imprint cytology in thoracic endoscopy suite

The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 2020
Background Fiberoptic bronchoscopy and medical thoracoscopy are basic interventional modalities for the diagnosis of a wide variety of pleuropulmonary diseases. In some cases, we need fast and accurate results for decision-making.
Mohammed Elsaid Hantera, Salwa Atef Ganna, Ayman Mohamed Elsaka, Walaa Mowafy El-Lawaty   +3 more
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Endoscopic Camera Control by Head Movements for Thoracic Surgery [PDF]

, 2010
In current video-assisted thoracic surgery, the endoscopic camera is operated by an assistant of the surgeon, which has several disadvantages. This paper describes a system which enables the surgeon to control the endoscopic camera without the help of an
Bruin, Gart de, Franken, Michel, Mariani, Massimo A., Misra, Sarthak, Reilink, Rob, Stramigioli, Stefano   +5 more
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Diagnostic utility of medical thoracoscopy in peripheral parenchymal pulmonary lesions

Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2015
Introduction: Visceral pleural biopsy and peripheral lung biopsy can be undertaken at the same time as parietal pleural biopsy during medical thoracoscopy, with or without coexistence of a pleural effusion with lung disease.
E. Hatata, A. Youssef, M. Zidan, B. El-Sabaa, H. Emam   +4 more
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Transxiphoid hand-assisted videothoracoscopic surgery [PDF]

, 2007
BACKGROUND: We have performed transxiphoid hand-assisted videothoracoscopy since 1995 to allow manual palpation in bilateral lung metastasectomy. This approach was extended to other thoracoscopic procedures requiring a handport.
Ambrogi, V, Mineo, D, Mineo, T, Pompeo, E   +3 more
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Role of Rigid Thoracoscopy in Undiagnosed Pleural Effusion: A Prospective Study

Journal of Association of Pulmonologist of Tamil Nadu, 2019
Background: Medical thoracoscopy is a minimally invasive, safe, and cost-effective procedure that allows complete visualization of pleural space, enabling diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as pleural biopsy and talc insufflations.
A Manimaran, K Anbananthan, A Nadhiya, R Ponnar   +3 more
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Intracavitary anaesthesia for medical thoracoscopy procedural pain: the CAMP randomised trial [PDF]

, 2021
Ahmed M. Abdelhady, Mohamed Gadallah, Moustafa Shaheen, Sahar Mourad, Maged Hassan   +4 more
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Laparoscopic Assisted Fusion of the Lumbosacral Spine: A Biomechanical and Histologic Analysis of the Open Versus Laparoscopic Technique in an Animal Model [PDF]

, 1997
Study Design. An animal model for laparoscopic lumbosacral fusion. Objectives. To compare the biomechanical and histologic results of open to laparoscopic lumbosacral discectomy and fusion in an animal model. Background Data.
Cahn, Nguyen, Eck, Jason C., Lim, Tae Hong, McGrady, Linda M., Riley, Lee H., III, Toth, Jeffrey M., Yoshida, Hiryuki   +6 more
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Selective Use of Pericardial Window and Drainage as Sole Treatment for Hemopericardium from Penetrating Chest Trauma [PDF]

, 2018
Background Penetrating cardiac injuries (PCIs) are highly lethal, and a sternotomy is considered mandatory for suspected PCI. Recent literature suggests pericardial window (PCW) may be sufficient for superficial cardiac injuries to drain hemopericardium
Chestovich, Paul J., MD, Clark, Esmeralda, Fildes, John J., Fraser, Douglas R., Kuhls, Deborah A., McNicoll, Christopher F., Patel, Purvi P.   +6 more
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Correlation between pleural fluid cytology and magnitude of pleural invasion in patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma

The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology, 2016
Introduction Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is an aggressive tumor commonly triggered by exposure to asbestos, and commonly presented with unilateral pleural effusion.
Amr M. Shoukri, Nermine M. Riad
doaj   +1 more source